Employment Opportunities

School Colonie Central School Job Openings

The South Colonie Central School District employs about 1,000 people in a variety of capacities including teachers, administrators, support staff and substitutes.

Job Openings List


South Colonie is an equal-opportunity employer

The South Colonie Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, handicapping conditions, marital status, veteran status, national origin, gender or sexual orientation in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which the application has been made. Inquiries concerning this policy should be referred to: Title IX Officer, South Colonie Central School District, 102 Loralee Drive, Albany NY 12205.


Teaching, teaching assistant, administrative, and other job opportunities

To apply for teaching, teaching assistant, administration and other professional job openings, please use the RecruitFront website. Possible openings for the following positions will be advertised on RecruitFront: superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisors, teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, intervention counselors, and other specialized positions.

RecruitFrontJobs Website


Substitute teachers

The district has a continual need for substitute teachers to work in our schools. However, the hiring and monitoring of all substitute teachers are NOT done by the district but are coordinated through the Capital Region BOCES Substitute Coordination Service. For ALL information regarding substitute teaching in South Colonie, please DO NOT contact the South Colonie Department of Human Resources. Instead, contact the Capital Region BOCES Substitute Coordination Service at (518) 464-5127 or view information on the BOCES website.

BOCES Substitute Coordination Service Website


Substitute nurses

The district has a continual need for substitute registered nurses teachers to work in our schools. However, the hiring and monitoring of all substitute nurses are NOT done by the district but are coordinated through the Capital Region BOCES Substitute Coordination Service. For ALL information regarding substitute nursing in South Colonie, please DO NOT contact the South Colonie Department of Human Resources. Instead, contact the Capital Region BOCES Substitute Coordination Service at (518) 464-5127 or view information on the BOCES website.

BOCES Substitute Coordination Service Website


Open-ended job postings

Applications are always accepted for many full-time, part-time, and substitute support staff positions. Applications are available through our new online recruiting platform: https://scolonie.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities. When an opening occurs, applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for review. 

School Monitor – School Monitors are needed for both school buildings and school buses. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Establishes good rapport with students. NYS Department of Education pre-service course (provided by district). 

Food Service Helper –Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Cashier experience helpful.

Custodial Worker – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience doing the cleaning. Works individually and as part of a team.

Occasional Worker – Works during summer and vacation breaks in maintenance, computer/technology, or clerical fields. Requires high school diploma or equivalent. 

Clerical Worker – Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and good computer skills. Previous experience doing clerical work is preferred. Substitute position, filling in as needed.


Application procedures

Internal applicants: Please submit an application form – available from school offices, Human Resources Department, or this website. Internal applicants for whom this would be a promotional opportunity: Please submit an application and two letters of reference or evaluations from supervisors.

Application Forms

Bus Driver – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and CDL B Driver License with P and S endorsements. 

Bus Driver Application

For competitive Civil Service positions: Those on the Civil Service Eligibility List will be notified directly by the Department of Human Resources.

All Others: For non-competitive Civil Service positions, please submit an application and two letters of reference or evaluations from a supervisor.

Please forward to Christopher Robilotti, Department of Human Resources, 102 Loralee Drive, Albany, NY 12205


Civil Service Announcements

For upcoming Civil Service examination announcements, please visit the Albany County Department of Civil Service website.